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Roda ulven Surstromming - 300g surstromming Challenge

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Brand Röda Ulven
Item Weight 0.3 Kilograms
Item Form Fillets
Package Weight 0.47 Kilograms
Biological Source Herring

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  • Stinkiest food in the world
  • Fermented Herring
  • Surstromming
  • SHIPS FROM SWEDEN - PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR DELIVERY
  • Expiry date: FEB 2020

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Probably the stinkiest food in the world! Why is Surstromming so smelly and why do Swedes love it? Surstromming, which translates to ‘sour fish’, is produced using Baltic Sea Herring caught in their prime, that is just before spawning during the spring, and is fermented in traditional methods, usually for a minimum of six months. It has developed a reputation as a legendary food for enthusiasts, partly due the way it smells when the can is first opened.But just how did a dish of fermented Baltic Sea herring come to be in the first place? The history of Surstromming is fascinating.Just how long Swedish people have been eating Surstromming is unclear, but there are records of the fermented Baltic sea Herring being consumed from the 16th Century, although it is very possible its history stretches back even further.Legends aside, the history of Surstromming seems to begin during a time when brine was very expensive, and the weak brine used in the fermenting process could have been a way to cut costs for preservation that led to this dish. COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW THE CAN. THE CAN MAY SWELL DURING TRANSPORTATION . THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL AND DOES NOT EFFECT THE CONTENT. STORE IN FRIDGE UNTIL CONSUMPTION. COMES IN SEALED BAG FOR PROTECTION. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE CAN: - THE CAN MAY HAVE SWOLLEN DURING TRANSPORT - THE CAN WILL CONTAIN LIQUIDS - THIS IS BRINE AND PERFECTLY NORMAL AS THE FISH IS PACKED IN THIS - THE FISH IS ACTUALLY MORE OF A "SOUP" CONSISTENCY - THIS IS ALSO PERFECTLY NORMAL DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE FISH HAS BEEN FERMENTED - SURSTROMMING NEVER GETS BAD OR OUT OF DATE - YOU CAN ACTUALLY EAT UP TO 25 YEAR OLD FERMENTED FISH! - AND YES - IT WILL SMELL "SEWAGE" ONE OPENED - THIS IS THE STINKIEST FOOD IN THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MANY! THE CAN CONTAINS FISH FILLETS WITHOUT BONES FOR EASIER HANDLING.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.97 x 5.91 x 5.91 inches; 10.58 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ RODA ULVEN
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007P8WSKU
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
81 global ratings

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Customers are disappointed with the quality of the fish in the can. They mention that there was absolutely no fish to be eaten, and only three fish backbones. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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9 customers mention4 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the food. Some mention it's very delicious, with a bold flavor and strong smell. However, others say that it was spoiled, mucousy, and frothy.

"very delicious fish and soup, we open it up in my friend's house, make my friends happiness and dance." Read more

"...Absolutely no fish whatsoever. It was disintegrated and mucousy. bleagh!" Read more

"...The taste wasn't horrible -- very salty -- but the smell and the fumes are what make it the meme that it is...." Read more

"This stuff is supposed to smell bad, but this was spoiled. It was frothy, the meat had decayed off the bones. Watch the video...." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are disappointed with the fish in the can. They mention that it was disintegrated and mucousy, with only three fish backbones. Customers also say that the can had zero fillets.

"When we opened the can there was literally, zero fish! Everything had liquified except for red juice filled with bones and cartilage...." Read more

"Opend the can and it was liquid and bones. Absolutely no fish to be eaten. Very disappointed !!" Read more

"...Just juice. There was one bone spine. No fish." Read more

"...Just a can of rotten water and miniscule particles of fish. Watching other videos on the Stinky fish challenge most had fillets in them...." Read more

It's like the best fish ever
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It's like the best fish ever
At first I was a skeptic but after opening this can I was like, wow this is like... the best fish ever. Do not be fooled by the smell my children, for it is merely a test. Only those who are pure of heart are capable of withstanding the smell from thine holy can of surstromming. Prove your worth by enduring the smell and then, and only then, are you worthy enough to experience a taste so heavenly you may question which plane of existence you are currently on. Time and space blend and become one and the same as you taste this delicacy, sour cream and tunnbrod act as the vehicle to deliver this unearthly morsel to your tastebuds. Anywayfive out of five stars would order again.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's like the best fish ever
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
At first I was a skeptic but after opening this can I was like, wow this is like... the best fish ever. Do not be fooled by the smell my children, for it is merely a test. Only those who are pure of heart are capable of withstanding the smell from thine holy can of surstromming. Prove your worth by enduring the smell and then, and only then, are you worthy enough to experience a taste so heavenly you may question which plane of existence you are currently on. Time and space blend and become one and the same as you taste this delicacy, sour cream and tunnbrod act as the vehicle to deliver this unearthly morsel to your tastebuds. Anywayfive out of five stars would order again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Follow the instructions and you will be able toenjoy it
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
Despite of initial smell and appearance this is a very delicious food. You really should follow the instructions which come with the can, only then you can enjoy your meal. Do not try to open can inside an apartment or non - ventilated room. The best way is to open the can unerring water and rinse the fillet under water. I would recommend to try it with rye bread or mashed potatoes, and do not forget about the onion.
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しんちゃん
5.0 out of 5 stars 臭い
Reviewed in Japan on January 10, 2019
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カラシニコフ
5.0 out of 5 stars 味は決して悪くないんですけどね。
Reviewed in Japan on September 9, 2018
162 people found this helpful
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Isara
5.0 out of 5 stars 世界1は伊達じゃない!
Reviewed in Japan on February 23, 2019
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Taichi Imai
5.0 out of 5 stars 味は個人差による
Reviewed in Japan on May 31, 2019
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Taichi Imai
5.0 out of 5 stars 味は個人差による
Reviewed in Japan on May 31, 2019
10人くらいで屋外で食べました。
こちらのレビューでも臭いと聞いてましたが、予想以上の生ゴミ臭さでした。
水や、牛乳でしゃぶしゃぶのように洗って食べました。
私は一口食べた時から、体が拒否し匂いを嗅ぐだけで吐き気が止まりませんでした。
かと思えば、何切れでも食べれる仲間もいました。彼によると、パンや特にポテトと食べると美味だそうです。
洋服に臭いが付着すると聞いていましたが、そのようなことはなさそうです。風が強かったからかもしれません。
いい大人がワイワイ食べて盛り上がれる一品です。学生の頃のように楽しみたい方はどうぞ。
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5.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in Japan on July 17, 2019
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